Codex·Chapter V

Dark Aura

A sinister presence that investigators can detect.

Dark Aura is an attribute that some roles have. It does not mean a player is a Werewolf, but it can be used to guide discussion and deduction to or from specific players.

Who has it

WerewolvesAll dark, with a few exceptions.
EvilMostly dark, with one or two clean Evils per set.
Lesser Evil & NeutralAbout half are dark.
TownMostly clean, but some very strong roles are dark.
Aura is a Compass Dark Aura should guide discussion, not condemn players to an early execution.

How to use it

Force Claims

Players with Dark Aura are forced to claim roles, which may force them into a contention.

Beware of false readings

Hex and Appear can make readings incorrect.

Changing aura

  • Your aura is defined by your role, not your faction.
  • Some abilities make a player Appear to have Dark Aura to investigators without actually having it.